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  • Who Invented Plastic?

    Who Invented Plastic?

    Plastic was invented in the early 20th century by a Belgian chemist whose innovative creation sparked a consumer revolution. The resulting material enabled the production of desirable and affordable new products for the masses, creating a boom in the retail sector. © Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com The invention also launched new...
  • Garden Ready: Storage Solutions

    Garden Ready: Storage Solutions

    The first day of spring is officially 20th March, but green shoots are already bursting through the earth, and the trees and bushes are in bud. If you want your garden to look beautiful over the coming months, it’s time to get started! © Yolanta / Shutterstock.com The first task...
  • Household vs Business Recycling

    Household vs Business Recycling

    There are multiple differences between household and business waste recycling in the UK. In basic terms, household waste comprises the various types of refuse produced in an average home such as cans, bottles, food packaging, compost, clothing and newspapers. Business or commercial waste is generated in all sectors including offices...
  • Smart Food Storage Solutions for Restaurants, Cafes and Bars

    Smart Food Storage Solutions for Restaurants, Cafes and Bars

    Running a commercial kitchen efficiently is crucial to your business’s success and reputation, with the speed of service and quality of food being the key to an enjoyable dining experience. Putting together the necessary equipment and accessories for a well-functioning restaurant kitchen is one of the most important tasks you’ll...
  • Time and Tide Wait for no Man!

    Time and Tide Wait for no Man!

    Waste is having a catastrophic effect on our ocean life, with the latest statistics revealing an estimated 100,000 marine mammals die every year due to pollution. A staggering 12.7 million tonnes of plastic end up in the sea every year, negatively impacting marine creatures in various ways. © Rich Carey...
  • Richart Sowa: Eco-Innovation at Sea

    Richart Sowa: Eco-Innovation at Sea

    British artist Richart Sowa hit the headlines all over the world when he started living on Joyxee Island in picturesque Isla Mujeres Bay, off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Dubbed the “British Robinson Crusoe” by the media, the environmental champion constructed the floating island paradise in the Caribbean Sea by...
  • Water Waste: Is Recycling Really that Good for the Planet?

    Water Waste: Is Recycling Really that Good for the Planet?

    Many people believe recycling wastes more water than traditional production methods, citing this as a reason not to recycle at home or work. People who support this theory claim that rinsing out jars, cans and other containers before the process of recycling begins uses unnecessary water. © Daisy Daisy  ...
  • Products for Success: Warehouse Efficiency

    Products for Success: Warehouse Efficiency

    Warehouse efficiency is vital, as it saves time and money by maximising floor space, with racking systems enabling you to provide a reliable and cost-effective service – a system that accurately monitors stock levels and outgoing orders will ensure the necessary items are always available to meet customer demands. ©...
  • Recycling: Different Attitudes Across the World

    Recycling: Different Attitudes Across the World

    Even though it’s an important global issue, different countries around the world still don’t recycle their waste. In some nations, governments feel it’s a waste of money to recycle waste materials such as plastic, paper, aluminium and glass. © Jensil Brujan / Shutterstock.com Research shows there’s also a lack of...
  • Are we doing enough to slow down Global Warming?

    Are we doing enough to slow down Global Warming?

    Environmental campaigners claim humans have made “drastic and irreversible” changes to the climate, which have consequently hastened global warming and caused more dangerous weather extremes. Wildfires, heatwaves and flooding experienced all over the world throughout 2023 are just a small taste of things to come, according to the Intergovernmental Panel...

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